Spacemaker XL Handle Replacement Instructions

General Electric manufactures many household appliances. Among these appliances is the Spacemaker XL microwave oven. The Spacemaker is a microwave oven that mounts into the kitchen wall, hence its name. The Spacemaker has a bar-like handle that is mounted on the right-hand side of the door. Spacemaker handles do not need to be replaced. But if owners want to replace them, replacement handles can be ordered from the company.

Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the power to the microwave from the circuit breaker.
- 2
  Open the microwave oven door. Insert the screwdriver into the four screws in each corner of the inside of the microwave door and remove these screws by turning the screwdriver to the left. Set the screws on the inside.
- 3
  Pry and pull out the inside panel of the Spacemaker's door and set it on the side. This will allow access to the door handle screws.
- 4
  Remove the two screws that hold the door handle in place with the screwdriver. Set the new handle in place, aligning the screw holes carefully. Insert the door holder screws and tighten them down with the screwdriver.
- 5
  Place the inner door panel back into place, insert the panel's retaining screws and tighten them down with the screwdriver.
- 6
  Turn the power back on to the Spacemaker from the breaker box.

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